Formal and Informal Communities Quiz

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What distinguishes formal communities from informal communities?

Well-defined rules and regulations (correct)
Non-payment of taxes on income and properties
Emerging naturally in response to common interests
Lack of government licenses and supervision

Which characteristic is unique to formal communities?

Well-defined objectives and policies (correct)
Non-payment of taxes
Emergence in response to common interests
Lack of government supervision

How do workers in informal communities differ from those in formal communities?

Lack protection due to lack of supervision (correct)
Status symbol in the organization
Strict adherence to rules and regulations
Limitation on individual activities

Why are informal communities sometimes referred to as the shadow economy?

Due to existence without state supervision (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consequence of the lack of registration by members of informal communities?

Non-adherence to government regulations and policies (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between formal and informal groups?

Formal groups are established voluntarily, while informal groups are deliberately created by the organisation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what way do rural communities differ from urban communities?

Urban communities consist of agricultural lands, while rural communities pertain to highly industrialized areas. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship of urban areas with nature?

Urban areas are in direct contact with nature, while rural areas have greater isolation from it due to the built environment. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the primary occupation of rural people compared to urban people?

Urban people work in the service industry, whereas rural people are primarily involved in agriculture and animal husbandry. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do formal groups differ in formation from informal groups?

Formal groups consist of big sizes with sub-groups, while informal groups are established by management for a specific task. (A) Signup and view all the answers